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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a high‑performing leader to join our Global Supply Chain team as Director Supply Chain Programs 1. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Supplier Relationship and Performance Management for the Air Dominance and Research & Advanced Design divisions, this role oversees a multi‑site workforce throughout Southern California. This position can be located in El Segundo, CA or San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with a broad range of stakeholders to advance corporate, sector, and division goals, including program execution and financial performance.
Apply deep knowledge of supply‑chain processes to drive optimization across functions and programs.
Provide daily executive interaction and guidance, consistently exercising impeccable judgment.
Model Northrop Grumman’s leadership behaviors and foster a collaborative culture at all organizational levels.

Desired Profile

Proven leader with a track record of delivering results in fast‑paced, high‑expectation environments.
Strong ability to manage diverse assignments and thrive in team‑oriented settings, including direct engagement with senior leadership.
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, enabling effective cross‑functional partnerships.

This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic supply‑chain initiatives while working alongside a qualified, diverse team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, proposals, procurement, business management, contracts, engineering or subcontracts OR a Master’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, proposals, procurement, business management, contracts, engineering or subcontracts
Must have experience working with international and domestic suppliers
Must have direct experience in working with capture teams in developing and submitting compliant new business offers
Must have experience leading a team, process, and/or projects from conception to completion
Must have Government Contracting Experience (FAR, DFARS) and terms and conditions, contract types and associated geometry
At minimum, an active U.S. Government Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and Special Program Accesses within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to model and promote a strong sense of engagement, teamwork and cooperation
Strong negotiation and organizational skills
The ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment while demonstrating a professional attitude
The ability to lead and influence internal and external customers

Primary Level Salary Range: $203,900.00 - $305,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Director Supply Chain Programs 1

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